STERLING BY MUSIC MAN StingRay Plus 5 Seafoam Green

A 5-String Version That Extends the StingRay Plus Spirit

The StingRay Plus 5-string clearly follows the philosophy of its smaller sibling by retaining the elements that define its identity while adapting the ergonomics for an additional string. It features the same 34" / 864 mm scale length, a maple neck, and electronics designed to provide presence, attack, and flexibility in tone shaping.

The purpose of this 5-string variant is simple: to offer an extended range without compromising the feel of a modern, direct, and efficient instrument. The neck has been redesigned with a 1.77" / 45 mm nut width, a 12" / 305 mm radius, and 22 medium frets to provide enough space for the fifth string while remaining comfortable under the fingers.

A Bass Designed for Musicians Who Want to Explore the Low Register Further

This bass is particularly suited for intermediate and advanced bassists, but it can also be a good fit for motivated players looking to step directly into a well-equipped 5-string. The standard 34" / 864 mm scale length makes it easy to transition from a 4-string bass, while the nut spacing provides the necessary comfort to play cleanly across the entire neck.

The StingRay Plus 5-string naturally fits into styles that demand solid lows and clear note definition: modern rock, pop, funk, fusion, metal, gospel, or studio work. The additional low string allows for broader bass lines, playing lower without changing position, and strengthening the rhythmic foundation with more authority.

Modern Electronics Delivering a Full, Percussive, and Adaptable Sound

The sonic heart of this bass lies in its ceramic humbucker. This type of pickup is valued for its high output level, clear attack response, and ability to maintain clarity even during aggressive playing. On a 5-string, this is a real advantage: the low string gains sustain and articulation, helping to keep the low end clean and usable.

The 2-band active preamp provides real flexibility to tailor the sound to the context. It allows boosting the low end, opening up the high frequencies, or stabilizing the overall balance depending on the amplifier, room, or playing style. The result is a bass capable of shifting from a round, massive tone to a more snappy, biting, or incisive sound.

The 3-position selector switch adds further versatility by offering different pickup tonal characters. This variation allows modulation of response, presence, and overall instrument behavior, which is particularly useful for switching between dense accompaniment, precise fingerstyle playing, energetic slap, or more aggressive pick parts.

The Push/Push boost complements the setup by providing extra impact and presence when the track requires standing out more in the mix. Combined with the ceramic humbucker and active preamp, it helps make this StingRay Plus 5-string an expressive, punchy, and highly effective bass in a band setting.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To fully exploit this bass, you can equip it with a 5-string long scale 34" / 864 mm bass string set, perfectly suited to its scale length. A bass strap is also a relevant choice to improve playing comfort while standing, especially during rehearsals and concerts. Finally, a standard instrument jack cable is essential to properly enjoy its active electronics with an amplifier, interface, or pedalboard.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	H	Nbrs of frets	22
Type of tuners	Open	Scale (mm)	864 mm
Microphone type	Humbucker	Scalloped	Double
Category	Other	Body	Poplar
Format	Stingray	Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed
Left handed	No	Nbre of pickups	1
Truss Rod	Double-action	Bridge pickup	Humbucker
Strings	Steel	Electronics	Active
Nbr of strings	5	Selector	3-position
Top	Ash	Settings	2-band equalization, Boost
Neck	Maple	Headstock	Matched with the body color
Radius	305 mm	Color	Green
Nut Width	45 mm	Colours	Seafoam Green
Fingerboard	Jatoba	Finishing	Varnished
Marker	Pearl block	Origin	Indonesia

Type	electric bass	Fret type	medium
Configuration	5 strings	Pickup	ceramic humbucker
Model	StingRay Plus 5-string	Preamp	2-band active
Scale length	34" / 864 mm	Additional feature	Push/Push boost
Number of frets	22